Gendered Furniture
Week 7
Kaufmann-Buhler, Jennifer. “If the Chair Fits: Sexism in American Office Furniture Design.” Journal of Design History, June 14, 2019, 1-17.
One Size Misfits All
One Size Misfits All
How did the office chair become a vehicle for, as well as a product of, discriminatory practices that continue to plague chair design today? Jennifer Kaufman-Buhler argues that the iterations of secretarial and executive office chairs over the decades reflect the...
Gender Equality Furniture and Interior Space
Gender Equality Furniture and Interior Space
The article by Kaufmann-Buhler delves into the history of office furniture design and its bias towards male workers. This narrow approach has overlooked the unique needs of women in the workplace, perpetuating gender inequalities. The author's examination of desk...